About Cub Scout Pack 214

Cub Scout Pack 214 was chartered in February 1971 and has been serving boys in grades 1-5 in the Matthews, NC area and 2011 is our 40th year.We are part of the Etowah District in the Mecklenburg County Council and are sponsored by Matthews United Methodist Church.

Our goal is to foster the BSA vision of building our youth into conscientious, responsible, and productive boys by instilling in them lifetime values and developing ethical character traits as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law. We want to create an environment that fosters a sense of community while keeping the fun in scouting. As Baden Powell once said, we are building "Happy, Healthy, and Helpful Citizens."

We are required to ensure that all our leaders are properly trained, so our boys can be mentored in a safe environment provided by our sponsor organization. In addition, we encourge our leaders to attend regular Scout training events and monthly round tables. We are proud to have past and present leaders who are Eagle Scouts and Wood Badge trained.

Many of our boys go on to join Boy Scout Troop 39, also sponsored by the church.

Cub Scout Den meetings are held on Tuesday evenings at the Matthews United Methodist Church on the second floor, with Pack meetings scheduled for the third Tuesday of the month in the church cafeteria. The church is located at 801 South Trade Street in downtown Matthews.

Occasionally we will meet in the Eagle's Nest which is located at the end of the large parking lot. This facility serves as the primary meeting location for Troup 39 as well as transitional housing for the families involved with the Family Promise ministry.

It is our sincerest hope that if you or if someone you know is considering becoming involved in Scouting, you will contact one of our leaders.